Powerless
It's a superhero's world. We just live in it.
Created by Ben Queen
On NBC
A workplace sitcom that inverts superhero mythology by centering ordinary people dealing with the mundane collateral damage of a superhero-saturated world.
Emily Locke lands her dream job as Director of Research and Development for Wayne Security in Charm City, home to super heroes and villains and citizens fed up with the collateral damage of their constant fighting.
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Is Powerless one of a kind? No. Less singular than 96% of series.
Is Powerless sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is Powerless easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Powerless scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Powerless violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.
Does Powerless leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like Powerless, and what each one shares →
Like Powerless
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Powerless
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Powerless, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Powerless, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Powerless, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
